So Ken, what is the status of the Polarion "flatiron" with mostly polycarbonate body? That's the one with the swoopy handle and integrated flat battery pack....sorry, can't remember the name of it. Is that a real light and will it ever be sold by Polarion USA? Additionally, I take it that's not the "compact" but instead possibly a "value" model?
I do very much like the idea of a 35W compact but 30W would be the bare minimum for me. There are just too many 24-25W watt lights out there selling at reasonable prices including the AE Xenide, which I think is an amazing light other than their pinkish color. I would hope that a true 35W compact could become reality through the use of copper sinks and well designed air cooling. Although the Microfire K3500 isn't truly a 35W light, I'm sure it's at least 30W. It doesn't use exotic materials and doesn't get excessively hot. It has never overheated on me and I live in central AZ.
I'm in agreement with HIDSGT that Polarion's product line has been a bit stagnant as of late. Not only was the 50 dropped but I don't see the 45 available anywhere which is supposed to replace it. Essentially, potential Helios customers are in the exact same boat they were three years ago. To my knowledge nothing has changed on the 40W light since its inception. The X1 got a nice 5W boost and I think that's fantastic but now the minor problem that I recognize is related to run-time and the minimum capacity 18650 cells that Polarion uses in its battery packs. My PH50 runs for less than an hour and likewise the X1 40W lost ten minutes of run-time as compared to the X1 35W. If we aren't going to see new models anytime soon, it would be great to at least have increased battery capacity, something which was promised back in Feb. 08. It's my understanding that true 2800mah cells are now available which are not fickle like previous generations. I now own 6 x 2600mah cells from AW and the increased capacity it quite amazing even in high drain incan applications. It seems from a customer's perspective that Polarion is simply dragging it's heals for whatever reason. Maybe there's a place that I can successfully plead some of my ideas. Polarion USA maybe
Finally, I'd like to make the point that I'm not complaining to you Ken. I'm only interested in even higher performance products from Polarion and want to be in to loop about what's coming in the future, what they're working on now, how our current Polarion products can benefit from every changing technology, etc.
Thanks,
Paul
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